Steven Petrow: 3 ways to practice civility

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main topic of discussion at the dinner party mentioned by the speaker?
The speaker's writing career
The history of the Kardashian family
Caitlyn Jenner's name and pronouns
The importance of table manners
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the speaker, what has civility been equated with in modern usage?
Social justice
Moral integrity
Political correctness
Decorum and formal politeness
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker identify as a problem with civility from the perspective of the political right?
It is too lenient
It encourages violence
It promotes hate speech
It is seen as a form of censorship
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest is necessary for civil discourse?
Using strong language
Avoiding all disagreements
Respectful engagement with rules and boundaries
Ignoring differences
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What personal experience does the speaker share to illustrate the dangers of hate speech?
A political debate
A peaceful protest
Receiving a threatening message
A dinner party argument
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the speaker's proposed rules to prevent civility from turning violent?
Using more trigger words
Deescalating language
Avoiding all political discussions
Encouraging personal attacks
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term does the speaker use to describe the disappearance of good manners in the Netherlands?
Politeness
Verhuftering
Decorum
Civility
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